Pause Studio set to open first Colorado location in Boulder on Dec. 5

Pause Studio will open its first Colorado studio in Boulder on Dec. 5, bringing private recovery suites, cryotherapy, float therapy, LED light and IV services under one roof. The launch taps into Boulder’s active fitness culture and expands the nurse-owned brand’s footprint beyond 25 studios in 15 states.

Why it matters: - Pause Boulder adds a new recovery-focused option for a city where altitude training and wellness routines are already part of daily life. - The studio combines medical oversight, private suites and multiple recovery services in one location, which could appeal to athletes, busy professionals and wellness-focused residents. - The opening extends Pause Studio’s growth in a market where demand for recovery and self-care services continues to rise.

What happened: - Pause Studio will open its first Colorado location at 3390 Valmont Road in Boulder on Saturday, Dec. 5. - Online booking opens Nov. 19, with appointments starting Dec. 5. - The studio will operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - A grand opening event is set for Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The details: - Front Range residents Aly and Brad Reese are behind Pause Boulder. - Aly Reese is a registered nurse with 11 years in cardiac care and leads a clinical team of four nurses. - Brad Reese brings healthcare and technology sales experience to the studio’s commercial and marketing direction. - The Boulder studio will offer contrast therapy with a full-spectrum infrared sauna and cold plunge, sensory-deprivation float therapy, cryotherapy, full-body LED light, Normatec compression, IV drips, NAD+ and vitamin shots. - Registered nurses will administer the IV-based services and injections. - The studio is designed to help regulate the nervous system for goals such as reducing stress, improving focus and creativity, boosting performance and supporting physical recovery. - Pause Boulder will feature private spa-style suites with their own showers, Le Labo bath products, high-end linens and herbal tea. - Guests can use the services individually or combine them. - The grand opening will include tours led by Aly and Brad Reese and the Pause team, plus light bites and drinks from local partners. - The first 50 guests will receive gift bags. - A raffle of goods from local businesses will support a local nonprofit partner that has not yet been named.

Between the lines: - Boulder was a natural fit for the first Colorado studio because both owners live an active lifestyle and the city has a strong recovery and fitness culture. - Pause is positioning the studio as a more private, medically directed alternative to communal sauna clubs. - The model leans into convenience and premium service, with solo or shared suite use and bundled recovery options.

What's next: - Pause is offering a Discovery Package for $134 before the grand opening, a 50% discount on five services. - Gift cards purchased from Nov. 19 through Dec. 31 include holiday bonus value, with $125 getting $150 and $1,000 getting $1,500. - Memberships start at $149 a month and will go on sale when the studio opens. - Special membership pricing will be available for those who join in the first 30 days. - HSA and FSA cards will be accepted for all services. - Pause says more Colorado locations are coming. - More information is available through Pause Boulder, Pause Boulder on Facebook and Pause Boulder on LinkedIn.

The bottom line: - Pause is betting that Boulder’s wellness-minded customer base will embrace a premium, nurse-led recovery studio built around privacy, convenience and multiple therapies in one place.